Wichita may be named the Thunder, but the Fort Wayne Komets are providing the lightning during the Central Hockey League's Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Finals.

The Komets are using their overall team speed with great effectiveness so far in the series. Fort Wayne players have avoided checks, chased down puck carriers and created scoring opportunities with their skating ability.

"I think we're the fastest team in the league, by far,'' Komets coach Al Sims said after Game 1.